Marybeth M.
Durango, CO
Canine Pro: 14 Yrs Expertise!
Pet care experience
Unleash the Pawsibilities with a Seasoned Canine Expert! Your dog needs more than just walks. With over 14 years of owning and caring for dogs, I bring a wealth of experience to my dog care services. I have a degree in pre-vet (evolutionary biology with courses in animal behavior) and worked in a kennel/doggie day care during college. I have cultivated a deep understanding of canine companionship, having done in-home dog care and now in my hobbies of dog sports. I specialize in the care of high-drive dogs, senior dogs and young puppies as well as your average doggo. I have helped whelp and raise litters of puppies as well and used programs like Puppy Culture to raise resilient dogs. I currently compete in herding (sheep and geese) with my own dogs as well as working with them in agility, rally, conformation and obedience. Instead of just a visit to go out to potty or a walk around the block I can offer additional services that can help your dog get further enrichment that helps them feel fulfilled and calm, such as: - Scent work games - Trick training - Other games
About Marybeth M.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I currently only do home visits and walks. I am careful to manage whatever requirements you have for your yard and door management. I only do leashed walks (unless we have another arrangement after we get to know each other). Due to the risks, I won't allow your dog to meet other dogs on walks and will make sure that any unleashed dogs don't approach your dog.
Information Marybeth M. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know any behavioral issues you may have noticed with your dog. I need to know how they walk on a leash (be honest please!) especially for large breed or powerful dogs. If they have any specific triggers, let me know how to manage those and what environments you have exposed them to in the past.
A typical day
I like to support instinct-specific behaviors that will help your dog feel enriched and satisfied. I evaluate each dog for their interests (sniffing, herding, tugging, etc) and try to meet that need.
Services
Marybeth can watch in your home
Availability
I'm currently working part-time at my consulting firm. I am free on Thursdays and Fridays during the day and can also do weekends and some evening visits on other weekdays. Thursdays and Fridays are my prime "walking during the day" visits.
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About Marybeth M.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I currently only do home visits and walks. I am careful to manage whatever requirements you have for your yard and door management. I only do leashed walks (unless we have another arrangement after we get to know each other). Due to the risks, I won't allow your dog to meet other dogs on walks and will make sure that any unleashed dogs don't approach your dog.
Information Marybeth M. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know any behavioral issues you may have noticed with your dog. I need to know how they walk on a leash (be honest please!) especially for large breed or powerful dogs. If they have any specific triggers, let me know how to manage those and what environments you have exposed them to in the past.
A typical day
I like to support instinct-specific behaviors that will help your dog feel enriched and satisfied. I evaluate each dog for their interests (sniffing, herding, tugging, etc) and try to meet that need.
Location
Durango, CO
Pets
Marybeth M.
Durango, CO